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Ministry of Communications
TRAI extends last date to receive comments/ counter comments on Consultation Paper on 'Telecommunication Infrastructure Sharing, Spectrum Sharing, and Spectrum Leasing'
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a Consultation Paper on 'Telecommunication Infrastructure Sharing, Spectrum Sharing, and Spectrum Leasing' on 13.01.2023. The last date for receiving written comments on the issues raised in the Consultation Paper from stakeholders was fixed as 10.02.2023 and for counter comments as 24.02.2023.
Keeping in view the requests of stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to 03.03.2023 and 17.03.2023 respectively.
The comments / counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, at advmn@trai.gov.in. For any clarification / information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Telephone Number +91-11-23210481.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates Ujh and Basantar Bridges in J&K
Ushering in vast improvement in the connectivity of roads and bridges in border areas, Raksha Mantri ShriRajnath Singh inaugurated the One kilometre long Ujh bridge in Kathua district, 617.40 Metre long Basantarbridge in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir today and dedicated these to the nation.
Terming construction of Ujh&Basantpur Bridges a great achievement by BRO, Raksha Mantri ShriRajnath Singh said that the roads and bridges are the lifeline of any nation and play a vital role in the socio-economic development of people in the far flung regions. Raksha Mantri praised BRO personnel for working in the most hostile and the difficult areas away from their families. He added that the BRO has been rendering commendable services through construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in border areas fulfilling the strategic needs of the Defence Forces. Reiterating the Central Government’s commitment to the development of connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, he said Prime Minister is regularly monitoring the progress of these projects and funds are being made available accordingly.
One Km long Ujh bridge is the longest bridge constructed by BRO and also has the distinction where technology of Pre Cast Segmental br with 60 m spans was used. It has been constructed at a cost of approxRs 50 crore and was completed within the scheduled time. The bridge is located on Parole-Korepannu-Rajpura road over UjhNallah. Basantar bridge has been constructed at a total cost of approxRs 41.7 crore. The bridge is located on Rajpura–Madwal–Pangadur–Phulpur road over BasantarNallah. Both these bridges have been constructed under 69 RCC/13 BRTF of Project Sampark. These bridges will provide smooth connectivity and are vital for the Army for deployment on border areas. These bridges will be a big relief for the local people of border villages of Kathua and Samba sector as road connectivity used to get disrupted during Monsoon.
Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy & Department of Space Dr Jitendra Singh also highlighted the development program of Central Govt and Prime Minister ShriNagendraModiji's steps for boosting connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.
Director General Border Roads Lt Gen HarpalSingh, underlined the contribution of BRO to the nation in far flung areas of the country under extremely difficult and harsh conditions. Admiring the contribution of Project Sampark and congratulating all the employees associated with this project, he offered his sincere thanks to Raksha Mantri, Minister of State, Chief of Army Staff and other dignitaries for their support and guidance.
The event was attended by Chief of the Army Staff Gen BipinRawat, GOC, 29 Infantry Division Maj Gen YP Khandurialongwith many other Army & Civil administration dignitaries.
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Election Commission
ECI Appoints Sh B Murli Kumar as Special Expenditure Observer for Election to 8 - Vellore PC, Tamil Nadu
The Election Commission of India has appointed Ex- DG IT Chennai Sh B Murli Kumar  as Special Expenditure Observer for 8-Vellore Parliamentary Constituency that goes to polls now on 5th August 2019. It may be recalled that on 14th April 2019, the Commission had made a recommendation to the Hon’ble President of India, under Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 21 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, to rescind the Election to 8-Vellore Parliamentary Constituency, Tamil Nadu.
The decision of the ECI to rescind the election in Vellore PC was based on detection of a systematic design to influence voters in 8- Vellore Parliamentary Constituency during the election process.
Sh. B. Murali Kumar was DGIT, Chennai when search and seizure operations u/s 132 of the I.T. Act were carried out under his leadership and the IT team had made a cash seizure of Rs. 11.48 Cr. along with evidence in the form of computer printouts detailing proposed assembly segment, ward and booth wise money distribution suggesting a clear-cut pattern and design to induce the electors at a large scale across the Vellore Parliamentary Constituency. A total of Rs 61.76 crore were seized in various other search actions related to elections.
The then Spl Expenditure Observer Ms Madhu Mahajan had recommended countermanding of Election to 8 Vellore PC as this organised way of inducement of voters had vitiated the electoral environment and the situation was not conducive for the conduct of free and fair elections
Ministry of Defence
DRDO Salutes the Contributions of Venerable Prof Roddam Narasimha
The demise of Prof Roddam Narasimha is an irreparable loss to Indian Aerospace in general and DRDO in particular. He was a visionary who contributed immensely towards shaping the aerospace development in India. Prof Narasimha has been guiding Aeronautics cluster laboratories and Aeronautical Development Agency over the last four decades with his incisive faculties and critical thinking.
LCA programme started at a time when India did not have many of the technologies required for ensuring its success. The achievement of the nation in developing LCA has a lot to do with the development of appropriate technologies. Prof Narasimha provided the necessary guidance to LCA program in this mammoth task. In the early 1980s, India did not possess much ability to computationally evaluate the aerodynamics of complex configurations. It was the vision of Prof Narasimha, which primarily contributed to establishing major CFD capabilities in the country.
Prof Narasimha saw the need for developing supercomputing resources to cater to the fast-growing computational needs of primarily the aerospace industry and atmospheric sciences. He took the initiative in establishing a centre at CSIR-NAL to develop supercomputers. Teams working or aeronautics and aircraft design learned their initial lessons in supercomputing through this initiative. Today, aircraft design capabilities of DRDO and ADA are at par with the advanced groups around the world in effectively utilizing supercomputing to compute flows around complex aircraft configurations.
Prof Narasimha’s contributions to the programmes of DRDO have multiple dimensions. He chaired many reviews in the evolution of LCA and provided critical inputs. Despite his advancing age, he was very actively involved in the development of AMCA configuration also. His contributions were especially significant in planning the development of advanced technologies required for a fifth-generation aircraft.
As a leading scientist, his contributions have been multi-faceted. He is a world-renowned authority in turbulence. His contributions have been fundamental to the advancement of understanding turbulence. He has made major contributions to rarefied gas dynamics. These have immensely helped ISRO in its programmes. He was a pioneer in understanding atmospheric sciences. His work was very significant in developing a model of Indian Reference Atmosphere. Many at DRDO and ADA have interacted either as a student or as a professional.
Prof Narasimha’s demise is a big loss for aerospace scientific community but his legacy will thrive through the work of DRDO scientists. DRDO salutes the contributions of Prof Roddam Narasimha to the field of aerospace in the country.
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Ministry of Defence
Cyber Exercise on Scenario Building & Response
After the successful conduct of workshop on Cyber Warfare & Technology, wherein plethora of lessons emerged, Directorate of Indian Defence University is organising a two day Cyber Exercise on Scenario Building & Response on 29-30 Apr 19 at Purple Bay, Jodhpur Officers’ Hostel, New Delhi. The Exercise is represented by Services, NSCS, NTRO, CERT-in, DRDO, NIC, CSRC, Academia and Industry. This exercise shall incorporate all best practices which were recommended during the cyber workshop held earlier with a view to exercise options at different levels to seek synergized response based on the assessment of situation and own capability. The scope of the exercise would encompass the threat landscape and its impact, incident reporting & response framework, procedures for information exchange, attribution, evidence gathering and malicious service takedown, enhancement of capabilities required to protect information, and information systems, enhance cyber awareness, readiness and coordination, integrated international responses & inter-governmental / inter-agency partnerships.
Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff delivered the keynote address for the two day cyber exercise. It was followed by painting of Scenarios to seek responses from the stakeholders.
This exercise is planned to be conducted on an annual basis under the aegis of Indian Defence University, which will also involve Indian agencies and subsequently participation from agencies from Friendly Foreign Countries to jointly build the capability against cyber threats.
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Special Service and Features
Dak Adalat on 13.09.2021
A Dak Adalat meeting to redress the grievances relating to postal services in the jurisdiction of Chennai General Post Office to be held at the Office of the Chief Postmaster, Chennai GPO, Chennai 600 001 on 13.09.2021 at 1100 hours.
Public are requested to present their grievances, if any, pertaining to Chennai General Post Office only in person or by post so as to reach on or before 11.09.2021 to Sri.P.Murugesan, Chief Post Master, Chennai GPO, Chennai 600 001.
This is stated in a press release issued by the Chief Postmaster, Chennai GPO, 600 001.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers  – July, 2023
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of July, 2023 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2023 increased by 3.3 points and stood at 139.7 . On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 2.42 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.90 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 2.86 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal/Tur Dal, Apple, Mango, Brinjal, Garlic, Ginger, Gourd, Chilies Green, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Saree Cotton, Shirt, T-shirt-readymade, School uniform, Leather Sandle, Chappal, Canvas Shoes, House rent, Auto-rickshaw/Scooter fare, Repair/Service Charges, Utensils, Medicine allopathic etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Electricity  Charges, Kerosene oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Gurugram recorded a maximum increase of 8.3 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 7 to 7.9 points, 4 centres between 6 to 6.9 points, 10 centres between 5 to 5.9 points, 15 centres between 4 to 4.9 points, 14 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 25 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 9 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 4 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Keonjhar recorded a decrease of 1.0 point. Rest of two centers index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 7.54 per cent compared to 5.57 per cent for the previous month and 5.78 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 11.87 per cent against 6.00 per cent of the previous month and 5.96 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW 
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for June, 2023 and July, 2023
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June, 2023
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July, 2023
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Food & Beverages
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137.8
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145.1
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II
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Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
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156.0
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156.3
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III
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Clothing & Footwear
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137.0
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138.0
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IV
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Housing
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123.4
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125.7
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V
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Fuel & Light
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181.5
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181.0
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VI
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Miscellaneous
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132.6
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132.8
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General Index
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136.4
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139.7
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of August, 2023 will be released on Friday, 29th September, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Finalisation of National Artificial Intelligence Mission
A Task Force on Artificial Intelligence  for India’s Economic Transformation was constituted on 24th August 2017. The Task Force gave its report on 19th January 2018. It has recommended an Inter-Ministerial National Artificial Intelligence Mission to act as a nodal agency for coordinating AI related activities in India. The recommendations of the Task Force have been shared with various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.
In the meeting of Committee of Secretaries held on 8th February, 2018, NITI Aayog has been tasked with formulation of a National Strategy Plan for AI in consultation with Ministries and Departments concerned, academia and private sector.
NITI Aayog has prepared and placed on its website on 4th June 2018 a discussion paper on National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence identifying following five sectors to befocused upon: Healthcare, Agriculture,Education, Smart Cities and Infrastructure, Smart Mobility and Transportation.
In order to create a policy framework and to develop the ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, has constituted four committees covering all the aspects of AI. These Committees are:
- Committee on platforms and data for AI,
- Committee on leveraging AI for identifying National Missions in key sectors,
- Committee on mapping technological capabilities, key policy enablers, skilling, re-skilling and R&D
- Committee on cybersecurity, safety, legal and ethical issues.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry, C. R. Chaudhary, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
DST supported technologies brings solutions for plastic pollution of the environment
A slew of technologies supported by the Department of Science and Technology  are gearing us up to beat plastic pollution by tackling the increasing menace through reducing, reusing and recycling plastic, paving the path towards sustainable development.
Many of these technologies are being used at a pilot scale and scaling them up could bring relief from this ever growing challenge. The technology development and transfer division of the department funds technology development projects including materials, devices and processes
Pilot scale mobile plant converts plastic waste into fuel
A pilot scale vehicle-mounted mobile plant has been developed using an indigenously designed process to convert various types of plastic waste into carbon-densified HC-Oil  with maximum carbon recovery. The plant which operates under low stringent conditions in the presence of a selective, recyclable, reusable, robust, non-toxic, inexpensive catalyst brings a low-cost option to convert waste plastic to fuel.
Professor Aniruddha B Pandit, from Institute of Chemical Technology  Mumbai developed a process called ICT-Poly Urja which uses indigenously prepared patented Cu@TiO2 catalyst for CTL  of several types of poly-olefinic plastic waste into HC-Oil 300 C in30 min. The process leads to more than 85% feedstock conversion, and high-quality C and H elements enriched HC-Oil with a calorific value of 42 MJ/kg. The fuel can be burned to generate steam and power.
A series of mixed poly olefinic plastic waste samples with varying compositions were examined for CTL and it was discovered that all combinations of plastic wastes can be liquefied using CTL process with more than 80% HC-Oil production.
In comparison to traditional technologies such as pyrolysis and gasification, the CTL process requires significantly less energy due to moderate operating conditions. Besides, the plant can also be mounted on a mobile vehicle and the mobile plant provides several benefits in terms of operation and overall process economics.
The Poly-Urja process developed with support from DST provides a long-term, resilient, convenient, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible method of transforming plastic waste into electricity. The Pilot scale vehicle mounted plant to convert 100kg/day of plastic waste into hydrocarbon oil is under fabrication and is scheduled to be ready by the end of 2023.
Contact details: Email: ab.pandit@ictmumbai.edu.in; Mobile: 9820408037
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Ministry of Rural Development
Aim is to create 2 crore Lakhpati Didis; Women’s SHGs to power Drone Ki Udaan: Prime Minister
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 77th Independence Day today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has said that the Government is working with Women’s Self Help Groups  with the aim of creating 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in villages. The PM observed that 10 crore women are today associated with Women’s Self-Help Groups. “In villages today, one can find a Didi in the Bank, in the Anganwaadi and a Didi to provide medicines.”
The Prime Minister spoke about agri-tech and made a pitch for leveraging the potential of science and technology in rural development. The PM said that 15,000 Women’s Self-Help Groups would be given loan and training for operating and repairing drones. “Drone ki Udaan” will be carried out by these Women’s Self-Help Groups, said the PM.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets Doctors on Doctors' Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted Doctors on the occasion of Doctors' Day.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "On Doctors Day, my greetings to all doctors. India's strides in the world of medicine are commendable and have contributed to making our planet healthier.
Here is what I said during #MannKiBaat a few days ago."
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs No.77/2018-CUSTOMS , dated 6th September, 2018 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 21st September, 2018, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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53.95
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51.60
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Bahrain Dinar
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199.35
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187.05
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Canadian Dollar
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57.20
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55.25
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Chinese Yuan
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10.80
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10.45
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Danish Kroner
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11.60
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11.20
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EURO
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86.55
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83.45
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.45
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9.10
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Kuwait Dinar
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248.30
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232.60
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New Zealand Dollar
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49.35
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47.10
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Norwegian Kroner
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9.10
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8.75
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Pound Sterling
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97.40
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94.05
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Qatari Riyal
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20.65
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19.35
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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20.05
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18.80
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Singapore Dollar
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54.05
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52.25
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South African Rand
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5. 05
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4.75
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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8.30
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8.00
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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76.90
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73.95
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18.
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UAE Dirham
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20.45
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19.20
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19.
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US Dollar
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73.65
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71.95
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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1.
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Japanese Yen
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66.00
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63.60
Special Service and Features
SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES IN TAMIL NADU
133. SHRI A. RAJA:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be pleased to state:
 whether the Government has proposed to setup any separate skill development training for unemployed youths who recently returned from foreign countries due to lockdown especially in Tamil Nadu;
 if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
 the details of total number of the trained skilled persons who have been already recruited in public/ private sector in Tamil Nadu during the last three years and the current year so far, District Wise; and
 the details of the names of the trusts/ agencies engaged in the implementation of the aforesaid schemes in Tamil Nadu?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 and  There is no separate skill development training for unemployed youths who recently returned from foreign countries due to lockdown. However, they can enroll under various existing schemes for the skill development. Under SWADES Government of India is facilitating skill mapping of interested overseas returning citizens to facilitate access to employment opportunities.
 Under Skill India Mission, Ministry is implementing Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  2016-20 to impart Short Term Training  and Recognition of Prior Learning  on pan-India basis including State of Tamil Nadu covering all districts.
In the State of Tamil Nadu, under PMKVY , as on 17.03.2020, 2.25 lakh and 1.79 lakh candidates have been trained and certified, respectively, under Short Term Training  courses. Out of these certified candidates, 1.15 lakh candidates have been provided with placement. Also, 2.51 lakh candidates have been oriented under Recognition of Prior Learning  component of the scheme.
 In the State of Tamil Nadu, PMKVY  is being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation and State Skill Development Mission through empanelled training providers.